Bright Idea Wins Toyota Hybrid for Local Man
Sep 24, 2011
WHO: Local resident Tim Witmer WHAT: Winner of a new Toyota Highlander Hybrid in the automaker's "Ideas for Good" contest. HIS BRIGHT IDEA: Adapting the Prius' Solar Powered Ventilation System to exhaust cooking/heating smoke from huts in developing nations. WHERE: York Toyota, 315 North St. ... Continue reading
Nissan Canada delivers first 100% electric Nissan LEAF to Canadian consumer
Sep 24, 2011
Ottawa Resident Receives Keys to 2011 Nissan LEAF from President of Nissan Today Nissan Canada made history when it delivered the first all-electric Nissan LEAF to a Canadian consumer at an event in Ottawa. Ricardo Borba, an Ottawa resident and the first person in Canada to place a Nissan LEAF order, received the keys ... Continue reading
Electric Vehicle Penetration Rates to be Highest in Smaller States, Forecasts Pike Research
Sep 23, 2011
Sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) are expected to accelerate rapidly over the next several years, posting a compound annual growth rate of 43% between 2011 and 2017, with annual sales reaching almost 360,000 vehicles by 2017. Adoption of PEVs will vary significantly by geography. Unsurprisingly, the most populo ... Continue reading
Toyota Launches 'Prius v Creation Station' Tour This Fall
Sep 22, 2011
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. along with FILTER Creative Group are taking Prius v on an experiential tour across the U.S. The largest member of the Prius Family, the Prius v arrives in dealerships this fall. Leading up to the vehicle's arrival, the “Prius v Creation Station Tour will be stopping at select festivals ... Continue reading
Ecologic Transportation Expands Senior Management for Aggressive Growth
Sep 22, 2011
Ecologic Transportation, Inc. (OTCBB: EGCT) announces today that it has made a significant move in its quest to accelerate its growth plan by teaming with William B. Nesbitt as its President & Chief Operating Officer effective September 21, 2011. ... Continue reading
Sep 22, 2011
GE Capital Fleet Services broke ground today on a customer experience and learning center that will showcase GE's comprehensive portfolio of electric vehicle deployment solutions and help GE commercial customers evaluate EVs and other alternative fuel vehicles for their fleets. ... Continue reading
EV Drivers Will Prefer to Charge Their Vehicles at Home, Reveals a New Chartwell Survey
Sep 21, 2011
Utilities will need to ensure their distribution systems are ready for electric vehicles (EVs) because an overwhelming number of drivers envision they will charge their EVs at home, new Chartwell research shows. Coinciding with the launch of its EV Customer Strategy Research Council and Electric Vehicle Programs Summit ... Continue reading
Hubbell Wiring Systems and PEP Stations Announce Electric Vehicle Charging Station Alliance
Sep 20, 2011
Hubbell Wiring Device Kellems, a division of Hubbell Incorporated and PEP Stations LLC, a provider of premium electric vehicle charging stations, announce a strategic alliance under which Hubbell will have exclusive representation and marketing rights for PEP Stations products in North America. Hubbell is a world class ... Continue reading
Sep 20, 2011
China Electric Motor, Inc. (OTC-PINK: CELM), a Delaware corporation and China-based company that engages in the design, production, marketing and sale of micro motor products, today announced that: Mr. Yue Wang has resigned his positions as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and as a member of the Boa ... Continue reading
Sep 19, 2011
In an effort to improve fuel efficiency standards and lower carbon dioxide emissions, Duane Reade today announced a partnership with Smith Electric Vehicles to add Newton zero-emission, all-electric commercial trucks to its delivery fleet. With the addition of these medium-duty trucks, Duane Reade is the first retail p ... Continue reading
Sep 18, 2011
TTulsa Tech and its Broken Arrow campus today announced the grand opening of their new, state-of-the-art automotive training facility which will teach and train Oklahoma students firsthand about alternative fuel technology. ... Continue reading
Leviton Announces Availability of Home Charging Station for 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in
Sep 17, 2011
Leviton, a leading global manufacturer of electrical wiring devices, announced today that a 16-amp, Level 2 (240V) home charging station for the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicle will be available in early October. With installation packages starting at $999, Toyota customers can purchase the charging station an ... Continue reading
Toyota Introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid
Sep 16, 2011
Extended Electric Range Selectable EV Mode Expected 87 MPGe Quick Home Charging Toyota, the world leader in hybrid passenger cars and SUVs, introduced the Prius Plug-in Hybrid at the annual Green Drive Expo here today, as the newest member of the Prius Family. Joining the popular third-generation Prius Liftback and the ... Continue reading
Merkel: Innovation is Visible Here at the IAA 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show +VIDEO
Sep 16, 2011
German Chancellor Opens World's Most Important Trade Fair for Mobility - Comprehensive Walking Tour "Innovation - it is visible here at the IAA. The National Platform for Electric Mobility has done a good job. We have also provided incentives that we hope will get electric mobility in Germany moving, without creating a ... Continue reading
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